Central visits Northampton on Dec. 29 — Girls basketball preview

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Central (Golden Eagles) travels to Northampton (Blue Devils) on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, for a high-school girls basketball matchup at Northampton High School.

  • When: Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 — 7 p.m. ET

  • Where: Northampton High School, Northampton, Mass.

This nonholiday home date pits Northampton against a Central squad that handed the Blue Devils a lopsided result the last time these teams met. The two schools met Feb. 12, 2025, at Springfield Central, where Central rolled to a 69-36 victory. Expect both teams to look for adjustments and a different tone in this rematch at Northampton High.

Streaming and tickets

  • Streaming: Both programs list NFHS Network pages — Northampton (watch here) and Central (watch here). Use those links for video and subscription information.

  • Tickets: No ticket link was provided. Check the home team’s site or the game page for updates.

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Preview takeaway: Central will try to build on the confidence from its previous win, while Northampton will be chasing answers at home. This one — at 7 p.m. ET on Dec. 29 — has rematch intrigue and a chance for the Blue Devils to flip the script. Follow the game page for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/girls-basketball/games/5677048-central-vs-northampton